‘Artini’: A Center for the Arts fundraiser

The Marco Island Center for the Arts. The center hosted the second outing of ‘Artini,’ their sort of alcohol-inspired fundraiser.

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Garden Club celebrates butterfly garden

On Tuesday, April 16, over 50 guests, including members of Calusa Garden Club and others in the Marco Island community.

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Social: Newcomers honor their 49 years of tradition

Newcomers held a special luncheon honoring their club’s traditions.

Sports Fishing Club has Italian in the park

Members of Marco Sports Fishing Club ate like kings at their recent picnic at Sarazen Park.

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Sarazen sculpture donors honored

The Double Eagle has landed. Actually, the sculpture of two eagles battling was already in place at Sarazen Park,

Noontime Rotary raises $87,000 for students

The Noontime Rotary Club of Marco Island held its 11th Annual Spirit of Marco Island awards dinner on Sunday, April 7, at Bistro Soleil Restaurant.

Social Scene: Just Friends talk wellness

At their April luncheon meeting members of Just Friends enjoyed an interesting and informative presentation by Martin Becker.

MIFD teaches CPR to Charter Middle students

Firefighters and paramedics taught CPR and related lifesaving techniques to all the eighth-grade students at Marco Island Charter Middle School.

Club Briefs: IAS collects shoes

The Jolley Roger Puzzle Club meets every Wednesday afternoon to discuss, dissect and otherwise chat about The New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle.

Key Marco Cat returns home to a welcoming island

Even before the grand opening of an exhibition centered around the Key Marco Cat, a line to visit the prehistoric feline statue snaked around the room built for it.

United Church replaces Irma-damaged steeple

he church is called to be “a city on a hill,” said Pastor Mark Williams – even when it’s on an island where hills are in short supply.

Islanders enjoy Seafood and Music Festival

Like Woodstock 50 years ago, the Marco Island Seafood and Music Festival delivered “three days of peace and music.”

Cyclists cover island with Y’s Tour de Marco

Before sending out the 186 registered riders on their paths of 30, 15, or as little as five miles ...

‘Mutts & Martinis’: Big crowd for Y’s event

At the Esplanade on March 13, it was an evening where you could people watch, you could dog watch, and you could watch dogs watching dogs.

Born on Marco: Bob Walker began life in 1921

On Jan. 6, 1921, Walker was born on Marco Island, to James Roscoe and Lenora Josephine Walker.

Pirates of Kice Island: Encampment of freebooters relives the Spanish Main

Last weekend, Marco Island hosted visitors from far away – specifically, from the 17th century.

Photos: Easter sunrise, 2019

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Pharmacist: Watch out for drug muggers

When you purchase over-the-counter medications or receive a prescription, you take the pills with sincere hope that you’ll feel better.

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Photos: Sports Fishing Club, April 2019

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WOW To Do List: Night of opera, more

The Marco Island Center for the Arts presents an evening of established and emerging opera talent performing with Steffanie Pearce.

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3 To Do: Easter and art

The 31st Annual Easter sunrise service on the beach will be held at 7 a.m., Sunday, April 21.

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Photos: Artini, 2019

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Gardening: Marco Island in bloom

There are many flowering shrubs and trees either in bloom or just beginning to bloom right now around Marco Island.

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Photos: Spirit Awards, 2019

Photos: Just Friends, April 2019

Photos: Newcomer’s April luncheon, 2019

Marco will observe Easter on the beach

What is your very first thought upon awakening? To do list? Coffee now! Does hope factor into your initial awareness or your daily life at all?

WOW To Do: Upcoming events in Southwest Florida

Noon until 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Road, Naples.

3 To Do: Spring Jubilee, more

Mackle Park hosts a big kids’ party Saturday morning – not a party for big kids, but a big party for little kids.

Photos: Sarazen Park unveiling

Pharmacist: Natural remedies for reflux

I finally got reflux and heartburn after all these years. I have newfound respect for those of you who deal with it!

Celebrating Earth Day in Collier County

3 To Do: Learn about Key Marco, more

MIHS presents anthropologist, artist and historian Merald Clark in a program entitled “Key Marco: In Living Color.”

WOW To Do List: ‘Black Tie,’ Bingo, more

How much do our parents, living or dead, influence our behavior and thinking?

Gardening: Brown-spot season is upon us

Wow! Two rainy days recently. This much needed water will help to refresh our drought-stricken lawns and gardens.

Social Scene: Center showcases vintage cars

The Art Center’s eclectic and informal setting on Winterberry Drive hosted the 6th Annual “Cars as Art.”

Social Scene: MIYC stages talent show

The Marco Island Yacht Club staged its ''Got Talent" event on Saturday night to a large audience.

Photos: MIYC Talent Show, 2019

Social Scene: Garden Club installs new officers

The Calusa Garden Club members met for a luncheon and installation of new officers.

Photos: Garden Club installs officers, 2019